Manager At Development Aid

Job Title: Manager

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Contract duration: Fixed-term Full-Time Consulting Contract of 12 months. Subject to renewal.

Travel: Frequent internal travel might be required.

DRS is looking, on behalf of our client, for a Manager in Indonesia. Our client is a globally and regionally focused non-governmental not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing building energy performance and promoting sustainable built environments worldwide. With staff members located around the world in Indonesia, India, Australia, and Europe, our client brings over a decade of expertise and innovation to sustainable building policy reform efforts.

Our client’s goal is to contribute to the building sector, achieving its full energy savings and CO2 mitigation potential of more than 2.1 Gt by 2030. To achieve this goal, our client assists governments and industry in implementing climate change actions in their building sectors to fulfil their commitments to the Paris Climate Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In Indonesia, our client initiated its program with a focus on supporting the Government of Indonesia’s (GOI) Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the decarbonization of the building sector. Currently, our client collaborates with a total of 9 government agencies at the national and sub-national levels by providing evidence-based policy recommendations and technical assistance to facilitate policy implementation.

At the sub-national level, our client actively supports municipal governments such as Samarinda, Balikpapan, South Tangerang, and the provincial government of Bali (including the Regency of Gianyar and the City of Denpasar). Additionally, our client assists sub-national governments in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Home Affairs, and Ministry of Finance in developing key guidance on green building implementation, implementing energy and resource-efficient building policies, and developing policy reform action plans on net-zero emission buildings.

Our client is currently seeking a Manager to support the management of projects in Indonesia, which include:

• Implementation of the National Roadmap for the Operationalization and Capacity Building of Green Buildings
• Development of a Net Zero Carbon Building Framework for Indonesia
• Supporting the Implementation of Green Affordable Housing

Due to the proximity to public/private stakeholders’ engagement and the high frequency of in-person meetings, the successful candidate is expected to be located in Jakarta or nearby.

Scope of Work

The Manager, working under the supervision of the Country Manager and the Senior Manager for Research Building Tech., will lead and manage the successful design, delivery, evaluation and reporting of the project’s outcomes. The Manager will also be responsible for leading the project team (Senior Associate and Associate) to meet the focus areas.

The manager’s scope of work includes:

1. Assume operational management of the project according to the strategic and programmatic objectives of our client in Indonesia.
2. Lead the design stage of the projects and follow standardized processes to ensure all team members and defined partners are involved. Confirm activity planning, project work plans, M&E, and budget.
3. Supervise and manage the project team members and experts working on the project, including ensuring they deliver their outputs and outcomes on schedule, on budget and with good quality.
4. Build partnerships and manage good relationships with clients, partners, and other key stakeholders, including donors and other international agencies.
5. Assume direct responsibility for managing the project operations, ensuring that:
   • Projects, plans and operations are executed smoothly and are aligned with our clients’ and stakeholders’ priorities and policies.
   • Alignment is sought with the Donor’s expected high standard of technical quality and in compliance with donor requirements as shared by the Executive and Country Manager.
   • Project funds are disbursed properly.
6. Support the documentation of monitoring, evaluation and learning activities of the assigned projects.
7. Produce reports regularly, including overseeing, reviewing, and approving monthly update reports.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, and Architecture. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Proven experience (> 5 years) in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, preferably in sustainable building, energy conservation, or climate change-related issues.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software
• Demonstrated ability in project planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Strong understanding of climate change and carbon mitigation strategies. Technical knowledge in energy conservation, building energy performance, and sustainable built environments will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Indonesia’s climate change policies. Knowledge of energy conservation and green building policies in Indonesia will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of the building and construction sector’s supply chain in Indonesia will be an added advantage.
• Experience in supervising and leading diverse teams, including project coordinators and external consultants.
• Strong ability to provide direction, set clear objectives, and ensure timely and quality delivery of projects.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with government agencies, local authorities, industry partners, donors, and international agencies.
• Strong facilitation skills to lead stakeholder discussions, training sessions, and workshops.
• Proficiency in English and Indonesian is a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce comprehensive reports and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.